{"product_id":"edward-l-allens-system-of-american-jiu-jitsu-9781447434429","title":"Edward L. Allen's System of American Jiu-Jitsu","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Edward L. Allen's\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Howard Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Howard Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Martial Arts - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the rapid-training system that helped prepare American civilians and servicemen for close-quarters combat during the 20th century. \u003cem\u003eEdward L. Allen's System of American Jiu-Jitsu\u003c\/em\u003e is a foundational self-defense manual, originally published in 1942 right in the middle of World War II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis guide was designed to provide a quick way to self-defense in all emergencies and was taught throughout the country to meet the urgent need for practical, effective, hand-to-hand fighting skills. Allen's system is a streamlined approach to standing Jiu-Jitsu (Jujutsu), focusing on principles and techniques that could be mastered quickly and applied successfully in a crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Features of Allen's System: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWartime Efficiency: The course is described as \"the simplest, designed for the rank amateur with no previous experience,\" reflecting the U.S. Army's need for fast, effective training.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFundamental Techniques: Learn how to master the fundamental principles of Jiu-Jitsu and acquire a variety of attacks and counter-attacks for street and battlefield scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgressive Visual Instruction: The original text featured 328 progressive action photographs (often cited) to clearly illustrate the moves and make them simple to replicate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistorical Context: An invaluable record of the American evolution of Jujutsu and its integration into military and civilian self-defense during a pivotal time in history.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an essential text for martial arts historians, practitioners of classic American self-defense systems, and anyone interested in the wartime combat training of the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Howard Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47577808502935,"sku":"9781447434429","price":1783.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781447434429.webp?v=1774904433","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/edward-l-allens-system-of-american-jiu-jitsu-9781447434429","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}